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Cebu City hotels fully booked as Sinulog season kicks in
Photo shows the skyline of uptown Cebu City where several business hotels are located. | CDN FILE PHOTO CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Sinulog season kicks in, hotels in Cebu City are almost fully booked, reaching 90 to 100 percent occupancy. Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) president Alfred Reyes confirmed this.....»»
The Hospital at Maayo redefines maternity care with launch of premium Maternity Service Program
The Hospital at Maayo redefines maternity care with launch of premium Maternity Service Program.....»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
Lapu-Lapu: 2 from city hospital fail drug test, risk termination
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Two of the more than a hundred employees of the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital tested positive for illegal drugs use during a surprise drug test held on Friday. Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP), said the two employees risk termination from government service......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
John Arcilla says taking care of aging parents normal, natural duty
The topic of taking care of aging parents has seen divided opinions, but for award-winning actor John Arcilla, it is a "natural and normal duty" to take care of them. .....»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
Philippines unemployment rate drops to 3.5 pct in February
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.5 percent in February from 4.5 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 1.8 million jobless Filipinos in February, lower than 2.15 million unemployed individuals in January. National Economic and Development Authority Se.....»»
Social Media Firms Shares Soar in Stock Market Debut
India’s GDP Growth Rate Drops to 4.7% in Latest Quarter According to provisional data released by the Central Statistical Office, India’s GDP growth rate has.....»»
Davao Region crime rate drops by 13.05%
THE Police Regional Office (PRO-Davao) has reported a significant 13.05 percent decrease in the crime rate across the Davao Region from January to February 2024 compared to the same period last year......»»
Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023
The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»
Mga tauhan ng Valenzuela hospital sasampolan sa palit-ulo scam
SASAMPOLAN ng pamahalaang lokal ng Valenzuela City ang ilang tauhan ng isang pribadong ospital sa lungsod matapos nilang pigilang makalabas ang mga kaanak ng mga nasawi ritong pasyente dahil sa kawalan ng ibabayad sa kanilang serbisyo. The post Mga tauhan ng Valenzuela hospital sasampolan sa palit-ulo scam first appeared on Abante......»»
Private hospital accused of illegal detention
A private hospital in Valenzuela City is in hot water for allegedly detaining relatives of patients who are not able to settle their bills......»»
SM Foundation enhances patient experience at Airforce Hospital, Baguio Health Center
A staunch believer in the positive impact of health and wellness, the social good arm of the SM group upgrades health facilities in the country. Two of its recent endeavors were at the Air Force City Hospital (AFCH) in Clark and the Lucban Health Center (LHC) in Baguio......»»
STATEMENT: Justice for Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo
Last February 3, 2024, Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo, a physician working in Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital was driving along Datu Paglas highway in Maguindanao from Davao City. She was followed by motorcycle-riding men in tandem who shot her three times. She was able to drive herself to the hospital where she passed out. Three persons were […].....»»
8-year-old boy beaten by drunken dad dies in hospital
The eight-year-old boy who was badly beaten by his drunken father died in a hospital at Thursday dawn, exactly two days after the incident in Barangay Fatima in General Santos City. .....»»
Road accident update: Motorcycle driver, rider killed in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here confirmed that the motorcycle driver and his female backrider, who were rushed to the hospital after a 5-vehicle mashup on Thursday, February 8, 2024, have died. The accident happened along the Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City at past 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was identified as Marcelino Pepito,.....»»
Sinulog performer injured after LED wall collapses in CCSC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Sinulog performer was rushed to a hospital after a light-emitting diode (LED) wall collapsed while they were rehearsing for the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on Thursday, January 11. The contingent from Brgy. Banilad, Cebu City was doing the group’s blocking on stage.....»»